PC World - Stories by Dara Khan RSS feedhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/author/127670217/dara-khan/articlesen-auTue, 23 Nov 2010 16:15:00 +1100DJ Hero 2http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/review/activision/dj_hero_2/368842/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedActivision and FreeStyleGames' first DJ Hero title had a lot of potential, especially taking into account its terrific library of mashups, but the interface and proprietary turntable controller still had some kinks that needed to be ironed out. The sequel attempts to pick up where the first left off, and it's evident that the series has taken substantial steps towards becoming a legitimate Guitar Hero-sized contender.Dara KhanTue, 23 Nov 2010 16:15:00 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/review/activision/dj_hero_2/368842/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedFront Mission Evolvedhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/363000/front_mission_evolved/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedOutsourcing. Though the word usually evokes images of American jobs getting shipped overseas, the gaming industry has its own unique twist on this economic trend. Japanese companies are looking to the West for inspiration, and Front Mission: Evolved is their latest experiment. In order to appeal to Western audiences, Square Enix placed one of its oldest franchises, Front Mission, in the hands of California-based Double Helix Games -- a studio known for previously bringing its Western flair to Konami's iconic survival horror franchise with 2008's Silent Hill: Homecoming.Dara KhanFri, 01 Oct 2010 16:20:00 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/363000/front_mission_evolved/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeed